The book ‘Dopamine Detox’ has become popular. A chemical messenger, dopamine,  is produced in the brain. It plays a role in our body movement, memory, and motivation. Dopamine levels are associated with neurological diseases.

A new type of drug, technically known as Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists lower weight in obese adults, and one such drug (liraglutide) also is U.S. FDA approved for adolescents. Now, in an industry-sponsored trial, 201 adolescents (age range, 12–17) with body-mass index (BMI) ≥95th percentile (mean BMI, 37 kg/m2) were randomised to receive weekly injections of the GLP-1 agonist semaglutide or placebo for 68 weeks, along with behavioral lifestyle therapy.

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

At least three dengue patients died while 265 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till this morning.

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At least 118 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till this morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

At least three dengue patients died and 246 were hospita-lised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.

At least three dengue patients died while 246 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till this morning.

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

At least two dengue patients died while 253 were hospi-talised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the scope for traders to import rice at reduced tariff by three months to March 31 next year to facilitate increased supply of the staple food and contain its prices in the local market.

At least two dengue patients died while 253 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours until this morning.

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in a notice today has directed doctors to conduct their private practices only at registered hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres in the country.

At least one dengue patient died while 308 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till this morning.

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Administration of the fourth dose of Covid vaccine will begin on December 20 at seven vaccination centres in Dhaka.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) yesterday filed two separate cases against a couple, both government healthcare professionals, for amassing around Tk 5 crore illegally.

At least 308 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till this morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).